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X201 GLA

2000 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,192 mi
Last recorded151,192 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 GLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 151,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 149,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 149,079 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 148,436 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective - Glass lens cracked from edge to edge but no affect on road splay (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 147,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass lens cracked from edge to edge but no affect on road splay (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 147,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass lens cracked from edge to edge but no affect on road splay (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 147,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped on edges with corrosion on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc friction surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped on edges with corrosion on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 146,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 136,458 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front sphere leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2014 132,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 132,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,174 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 129,129 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,938 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 120,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 120,291 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 111,600 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2009 111,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2008 108,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 106,163 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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X201 GLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X201 GLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X201 GLA registered?

X201 GLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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